Location: Roughly bounded by Whitehaven St., Rock Creek Park, Potomac River, and Georgetown University campusCoordinates: 38°54′34″N 77°3′54″WAdded to NRHP: May 28, 1967Designated NHLD: May 28, 1967NRHP Reference#: 67000025Georgetown is a neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River waterfront. Founded in 1751, the city of Georgetown substantially predated the establishment of the city of Washington and the District of Columbia. Georgetown retained its separate municipal status until 1871, when it was assimilated into the city of Washington. Today, the primary commercial corridors of Georgetown are M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, which contain high-end shops, bars, and restaurants. Georgetown is home to the main campus of Georgetown University and the Old Stone House, the oldest standing building in Washington. The embassies of France, Mongolia, Sweden, Thailand, Venezuela, and Ukraine are located in Georgetown.Contents [hide]1 History1.1 Early history1.2 Post-Revolution1.3 African-American history1.4 Post-Civil War1.5 Early twentieth century1.6 Gentrification2 Geography2.1 Historic landmarks3 Transportation4 Education4.1 Georgetown University4.2 Primary and secondary education5 Popular culture6 Notes7 References8 Further reading9 External links